Coconut lentil dhal with cucumber yoghurt

1.Bring lentils, turmeric and 1 litre water to the boil in a saucepan over high heat, then cook until lentils are tender (15-25 minutes).

2.Heat coconut oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, add mustard seeds and stir until they pop (1 minute), then add onion, ginger and garlic and cook until starting to caramelise (3-4 minutes). Add chilli, curry leaves and spices, stir until fragrant (1 minute), then add coconut milk, tomato, lentils and lentil water and simmer over medium-high heat until slightly thickened (3-5 minutes). Season to taste with sea salt and keep warm.

3.For cucumber yoghurt, squeeze excess liquid from cucumber, combine with yoghurt in a small bowl and season to taste. Serve hot lentils topped with cucumber yoghurt and coriander, with steamed basmati rice.